Dispatcher Fosters Maimed Puppy As She Recuperates From Cruel Abuse

A puppy, subjected to neglect and extreme cruelty, is recuperating from her injuries with one of the first people who ever knew of the trauma she endured. Someone cut off the front paws of the pit bull puppy, dubbed “Liberty,” in June. Christi Fauver was working as a dispatcher for the Montgomery County Animal Control in Texas when the call about Liberty came in.

An animal control officer sent photos of the wounded pup to Fauver, who was so moved by the images that she was compelled to take action. She told the Houston Chronicle:

I got in contact with Texas Animal Society and said I had to foster her. It wasn’t necessarily that I took the call, but when I saw her and looked into her eyes, I knew I had to be the one to take care of her. I’ve been doing this for 10 years, and there was something about the look on her face of help.

She added:

“I felt like I needed to be the one to take her home, nurture her and let her know what love is and what it’s like to be loved.”

Liberty is gaining weight and recuperating from her injuries, but it is still too painful for her to get around on her own. Fortunately, her foster mom is willing and able to carry the pup “everywhere she goes.”

Texas Animal Society, the rescue group which took Liberty under its wing, regularly provides updates about the pup to Facebook fans. In mid-July, the rescue organization wrote:

Our sweet Liberty had lunch out at a local restaurant yesterday 🙂 She saw some of her friends, and made some new ones too! She is so special and is doing much better than we could have hoped for.

On September 11, the group posted:

Because you can never have too many photos of #LibertyBlooms, we have a couple of more to make you smile. 😊Liberty is truly beautiful, inside and out!! Thanks to the wonderful photographer, RobinArouty.com, for these gorgeous photos!!

Liberty is still working on her rehabilitation in preparation for her prosthetics, and donations are welcomed to help her on her journey.

Nobody knows who inflicted such cruelty upon this beautiful dog, but the search for her abuser continues. A reward of up to $6,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for Liberty’s injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP (7867).

Donations to assist the rescue group with Liberty’s ongoing veterinary expenses can be made at this link.

Penny is a freelance writer who provided content to her National Dog News column at Examiner.com for 8 years. She is a current contributor to Fido Friendly Magazine, as well as a newly formed website, Pet Rescue Report. Penny is married and she has two rescued German shepherds and two kids.

3 comments

TERRY FURLONGsays:

2 months ago

The world needs a great many more Christi’s…
bless her.
no use in telling you what i wish for the beast that hurt Liberty…
i don’ think you would print it.
heal, dear Liberty. You have many friends.

Lisa Blancksays:

2 months ago

what kind of psychopath does this? heartbreaking.

Wendiesays:

2 months ago

Such a beautiful girl it’s so sad that she was abused sending her lots of prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻